Red WINE
Alpha Estate S.M.X.
Alpha Estate
TASTING NOTES
APPEARANCE
Deep ruby with purple hues.
NOSE
Powerful and expressive, showing sweet cherry, candied plum and dark berries, layered with vanilla, toast and spice from oak.
PALATE
Full-bodied and concentrated with ripe black fruit, peppery spice and firm, polished tannins, balanced by fresh acidity and a long, structured finish.
SERVING & PAIRING
Grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, game, rich stews, mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCER
Alpha Estate
BRAND
Alpha Estate
COUNTRY
Greece
REGION
Amyndeon
APPELLATION
PGI Florina
VINTAGE
2020
TYPE
Red Wine
VARIETAL
Shiraz, Xinomavro, Merlot
ABV
14.5%
FORMAT
750ml
UNITS PER CASE
6
AWARDS
- 🥇Robert Parker: 90 points
- 🥇Jancis Robinson: 17.5 points
- 🥇Mundus Vini: Gold Medal
- 🥉Texsom: Bronze Medal
- 🥉Thessaloniki Wine Challenge: Bronze Medal
- 🥇Berlin Wein Trophy: Category IV.
BACKGROUND
A flagship Alpha Estate blend from high-altitude Amyndeon vineyards, S.M.X. unites Syrah’s depth, Xinomavro’s freshness and Merlot’s roundness, delivering a powerful yet refined wine with excellent structure, complexity and ageing potential.
